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Kara Kamienski Photography

Kara Kamienski Photography

Washington, IL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 62 reviews
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    Excellent, Creative, and Made the Day Perfect!

    Kara was a wonderful last-minute addition to our wedding, and was able to hit the ground running, was so kind and helpful, and worked so well with our coordinator and videographer on the day of!
    She and her wonderful second shooter were very organized, coordinated well with the videographers to cover everything on that fast-paced day, and they had a plan for dealing with the intense heat. They knew exactly the photos they needed to get, and didn't leave us standing around in the heat - she got everyone organized and got them done, and it was so painless. It was wonderful, and we're so glad that Kara worked out for our wedding!
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    Jody Sent on 04/02/2019
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    Kara and team are PERFECT!

    You will not find better than Kara and her team! She is incredibly easy to work with before, during and after your wedding. She made us incredibly comfortable and captured so many moments we didn't know! Her poor second shooter even helped fix my train to go down the aisle! Perfect photography team!
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    Jordan Sent on 12/10/2018
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    Kara and her team are the best!

    Kara brings amazing energy to each shoot and captured so many moments and laughter throughout our wedding day that I will cherish forever!! She finished our entire wedding portfolio and had them back to me within a week after the wedding!! She also shot our engagement photos at our home farm and captured many sentimental shots at our home! I would HIGHLY recommend Kara for all of your photography needs!!
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    Michelle Sent on 12/07/2018
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    Relaxed & Fun

    Have you ever been a part of a wedding party where you get sick and tired of taking corny posed photos and your cheeks hurt from fake smiling so long? THIS IS NOT THAT. Kara and her team are INCREDIBLE to work with and make the whole experience fun. I met Kara while she was shooting one of my friends weddings so naturally when I got engaged she was the first photographer to pop into my mind. My husband is not the photo shoot type but Kara got him to crack a smile and look so natural with ease. Fast forward to our wedding day where Kara nick-named all the groomsmen and captured amazing moments for us. BONUS- when my veil needed to be pinned in more securely before our ceremony Kara saved the day. PHOTOG + HAIR DRESSER??? YEP. The overall experience was AMAZING and I cannot stress enough how EASY it was working with the KKP team (all brides need vendors that are easy to work with am I right?!) We LOVE Kara and are so happy with our photos! We cannot say enough good things & would recommend KKP to anyone!!
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    Rachel Sent on 06/25/2018
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    Kara was absolutely wonderful throughout the whole experience! Not only does she have beautiful photos, but she is a beautiful person inside and out! She was easy to talk to and connect with leading up to the wedding, as well as the day of.

    Both my husband and I feel unsure of what to do in photos, but Kara gave clear directions with every detail. We never questioned whether or not our bodies, faces, or surroundings were ok, because she was clear and encouraging with each picture.

    Kara took care in directing our families and bridal parties as well, and she was efficient with each picture. She made everyone feel comfortable and happy the day of, and she was extremely organized.

    I cannot wait to see the prints for our wedding, but I am confident they will be beautiful. I highly recommend using Kara as your photographer!
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    Kara was everything my husband and I had hoped for and more! She took amazing photos and catered to all of our needs. She was easy to work with, speedy, and reliable. Kara went above and beyond our expectations constantly reminding us that if we needed anything, she was there for us. I would most definitely recommend Kara Kamienski for all your wedding photo needs!
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    Erin Sent on 10/22/2017
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    Kara goes the distance! Literally! When I started planning my wedding (in Boston), I knew I wanted Kara to be our photographer, but I wasn't sure if she would travel all the way to Boston for a wedding. Lucky for us- she did! Kara made everything so easy from billing to making her own travel arrangements to what I remember being the best "the day of" run through phone call about a month before the big day. On the big day, this woman was an upbeat, encouraging professional. Kara had done her homework and scoped out options for photo in this new to her city. She is also funny and just generally great to be around. While she was a stickler for keeping us on time, she was also stealth! I don't remember seeing her for most of the ceremony or reception but she captured so many amazing shots. What I appreciated most about Kara is how quickly we got our shots back and how patient and responsive she was to my requests for a few edits here and there of the 1,234 shots she took! Wish I lived in Illinois- we'd use her all the time! If you're reading this review, don't think another second, you will not be disappointed with Kara! Reliable, fun, professional, and fabulous photographer!
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    Samantha Sent on 10/16/2017
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    I am the youngest of 3 and was the last to get married. My siblings all tried to get Kara for their weddings, but she was booked! By the luck of a Friday wedding, we was available for mine! She did everything in her power (including getting up at 3am) to drive anywhere we wanted pictures taken and made sure they were absolutely flawless and we were happy! She's so easy to work with and even made my husband laugh throughout all of our engagement pictures. I can't say enough about how wonderful she was organizationally on our wedding day! She got every shot and QUICKLY! She are over the moon with how everything turned out. You would be crazy not to use her! ??
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    There are too many good things to say about Kara and her team at KKP!!! Kara is from my hometown, and I'm also an event coordinator. When I got engaged, there was no doubt who I wanted to be my photographer! I've seen hundreds of weddings, and it's very true that photographers kind of set the mood for the day, as they are with you through the entire thing. Kara's personality is one that you would want around on your wedding day! She's fun, outgoing, kind, helpful, quick with large group pictures, and you'll get AMAZING images! Bottom line - you won't regret booking KKP! Happy planning:)
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    Madison Sent on 10/07/2017
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    Working with Kara and her team was amazing from day 1! I knew after our first meeting I HAD to have her! She did our engagement photos as well as our wedding day and we couldn't be happier with the photos. The perfect mix of some classic styles that we will cherish forever along with all of the fun creative shots we LOVE as well! She even hosted a "Brides Night" where she gave tips and tricks to a small group of her upcoming brides. It was super helpful to hear all of her insider tips! She made the pictures go by fast and was organized which helped us stay on our timeline for the day. Our bridal party all commented on how fun and easy she made it! Our photos are something we will always cherish and she captured every single moment perfectly. We received over 1,000 photos of our special day! We loved working with Kara and Laura!
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    Alyssa Sent on 10/02/2017
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    We loved Kara's thoughtful and fun demeanor during our wedding, and her team was very professional in all manners with us. I highly recommend Kara Kamienski Photography for any of your professional photographer needs!
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    We had so much fun working with Kara on our wedding day! From her Bride's Night before hand where she taught us some do's and don't's for planning the big day, like when it was okay to be a bridezilla and when to not worry about things because she would have them under control. To the day of when she got EVERYONE to smile with the nicknames she was coming up with (Brother Pants), to the Reception when our DJ was not the best she stepped right in and told him how it was going to be so we didn't have to! We even got our pictures back in four weeks, instead of the 6-8 we originally had thought it would take. (May not always be the case we realize, but we were oh so surprised!) We have a six month old and the pictures she captured of him on that day are perfect. We loved having Kara as a part of our big day, she fit right in! And was able to capture so many of our memories that day. We can't wait to look back on them in 5, 10, 50 years. (Even if we will likely be laughing at some of the fashion choices!) Her second shooter, Laura, was fantastic as well. She was able to get the perfect angle for the face Levi made before the first kiss and stage our detail shots so not one detail was missed! Chevie has followed her pictures for years, and loved being lucky enough to get Kara for the big day!- Chevie and Levi Kriete
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    Kara literally went the distance for us! Kara came to Boston to shoot out wedding and we couldn't have been more thrilled. I didn't have a wedding planner and did most of the organizing myself. Talking to Kara a few weeks before the wedding calmed so many nerves. This woman is fun, hilarious, upbeat, and professional. She walked me through a nearly minute by minute agenda for our wedding day and helped me feel so at ease. On the day she was flexible and patient when family members were late or dilly-dallying. She was wonderful. Kara puts her heart and soul into her work and it shows. Not only was she amazing at the wedding, she was so speedy on getting us our photos...only two-ish weeks and she was so great with being patient my requests for small nit-picky edits. In a word she is the BEST!
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/18/2016
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    Choosing Kara Kamienski Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. Kara is AMAZING! You get so much more than just a photographer when booking her. She helped keep us on schedule and organized on our big day. One of the biggest things for me that I loved was that she kept us all relaxed and having fun. She makes you feel so comfortable and it's like you've known each other forever. Her positive, fun and loving demeanor was just what we needed with a large family and lots of little kids! We will use her for any professional photos we do going forward.
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    Felicia Sent on 10/18/2016
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    There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe how amazing Kara is. We found Kara a family member who is also a photographer, and we were sold after seeing the quality of her pictures and realizing she's a fellow Illini! After she made our engagement shoot the most painless, fun day, we knew we had made the best decision. She's so flexible and willing to do whatever we asked for with locations for pictures - she even traveled to downtown Chicago from the suburbs for us on our wedding day. She's not only an fantastic professional, but she's also one of the warmest, funniest people I've ever met. I would recommend Kara wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a photographer.
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    Kara was the most amazing person to work with! Not only were the pictures amazing and beautiful, she was so much fun to plan with and be around the day of. Kara even went as far as to run to my house an hour before the ceremony to grab some decorations that were left and bustled my dress!! I couldn't have asked for a better photographer - Kara went above and beyond for us.
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    Booking Kara Kamienski Photography was easily one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. Kara’s enthusiasm and approachability are unparalleled. She helped make our wedding more wonderful than we could have imagined.

    One of the only things you rarely hear mixed advice on when planning a wedding is to make sure that you get a good photographer. So you talk to friends about their photographers, you go online and look for ones in your area, you browse countless portfolios and blogs to get a feel for their photos – and try to decide whether you’d be happy with those particular photos as documentation of *your* big day.

    While their photos speak for themselves, Team KKP is so much more. Yes, we’re thrilled with how wonderful the photos came out. Yes, our friends and family were excited, too. Yes, we’ll cherish them forever and ever. But what makes them so special is what went into them. Kara and Brian were so much fun to have for our photo sessions. Unobtrusive, yet incredibly supportive, they blended into the background when appropriate and effortlessly helped lead us through the day on schedule when needed. Knowing we were in great hands, we could just enjoy our wedding – which was utterly invaluable. And it shows in our photos!
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    Cindy Sent on 10/13/2016
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    Kara and Sydney were AMAZING! For engagement pictures they were flexible and able to travel to our hometown to get some really special pictures. On our wedding day, their scheduling helped keep everything running smoothly. Kara was awesome at making our freezing outdoor shots fun and quick! Throughout the day, she was so great to have around- it really was fun just to hang out with her! Our wedding party loved working with her as well. KKP is the bomb and I can't imagine our wedding day without them!
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    Kara and Sydney were AMAZING! For engagement pictures they were flexible and able to travel to my hometown to get some really special pictures. On our wedding day, their scheduling helped keep everything running smoothly. Kara was awesome at making our freezing outdoor shots fun and quick! Throughout the day, she was so great to have around- it really was fun just to hang out for the day! Our wedding party loved working with her as well! KKP is the bomb, and I can't imagine my wedding day without them!!
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    We could not be happier with our wedding photos from Kara! She is simply THE BEST! The quality is amazing and she manages to capture the most genuine moments! Kara is a true professional, yet you feel like you have known her for years shortly after meeting her. She allows you to feel comfortable in your own skin and is always full of fun ideas! She caters to your personality and does what works best for you. She is so much more than just a photographer on the day of the wedding - she's never afraid to jump in and help with whatever you need! She works amazingly well with other staff such as videographers, hair stylists, and makeup artists. Her photos are also very easy to access afterwards. I would highly recommend her!
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    AMAZING!!! Kara is a wonderful human being that knows how to make you feel beautiful!! Her photos are beyond amazing and she made taking our photos so much fun! Book her now!
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    Kara Kamienski Photography is nothing short of amazing! Kara and her team are very personable, engaged and knowledgeable. What especially sets this photographer apart from the rest in the industry is their compelling ability to get incredible photos while being quick and efficient. I have yet to meet another photographer exuding kindness all while taking charge in a commanding manner. Booking this team for my special day was the best investment I made. In fact, Kara shot my sister's wedding in 2011 (This wedding was featured in a magazine!) and after seeing those photographs, there was never a doubt in my mind as to who I would hire for my wedding day!!
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    Kara and her time provide exceptional customer service. They take the time to get to know each couple and it makes you feel like you are working with a friend rather than a vendor.
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    Kara shot our Destination Wedding in Mexico and my husband and I absolutely love all of our photos. Kara was so friendly, energetic and a pleasure to work with. She was great at keeping us laughing and putting everyone at ease on the big day. I feel she captured the day perfectly and I would highly recommend her to anyone!!
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    Kara and her girls were truly amazing. We have received countless compliments on our wedding photos. They were stunning. But it wasn't just the photos, she made our day even more special. She made us laugh, forget about the stress of the day, and took such good care of us (snuck is through the kitchen, cleaned our dresses, fixed hair, bustles and so much more). We could not have been more happy with her. We just got our album in the mail and once again were absolutely thrilled with the results. I would absolutely recommend her for your big day!
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    To describe Kara and her team in a few words...THE ABSOLUTE BEST! Once we secured TeamKKP for our wedding photographer I felt so much relief because I knew I didn't have to worry for a second how my photos would turn out. In addition to the photo quality, Kara and Sydney (second shooter) were great to work with - questions were answered quickly, we had a preset schedule for how we wanted the day to go which left me worry-free the day of and they genuinely seemed excited for our big day and to be a part of it. Everyone in our wedding party was impressed with how quickly photos were taken and the guys (who typically complain for photos) were pleased with how painless she made it for them. :) We did a first look and all bridal party photos prior to the ceremony and then family photos right after the ceremony. Family photos took literally 10 minutes and they turned out great! This allowed us to spend at least an hour at our cocktail hour which was something we were really looking forward to.

    I often find myself looking at our wedding photos and blog because I just love them so much!! It's actually difficult to pick our favorites to print for family because there are so many that we love. If you're looking for a photographer I would hands down recommend Kara - you will NOT regret it!!!
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    We are so glad that we chose Kara as our photographer! I had seen her work before when I worked in the wedding business, so naturally I wanted the best photos since they will last us a lifetime. We were not disappointed! We loved our engagement photos and our wedding day photos so much, and we loved the personal touches Kara put into everything like adding pictures at our high school football field to the itinerary on the wedding day, the gifts along the way, and even the customer service we got from other KKP team members when we couldn't figure out how to pay our bill and Kara was on a cool trip shooting a wedding in a foreign country! Thanks Kara and KKP team!
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    Kara was so great to work with! It was fun coming up with a schedule for the wedding day - she had great ideas of how to fit in everything I wanted to do and where I wanted to go for pictures before and after the wedding. And to top it off, her pictures are always absolutely stunning :)
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    Kara and her entire team were absolutely Ahhhhh-mazing throughout the entire wedding process. Prompt to answer emails throughout the planning process, an absolute blast to be around the day-of, and fantastic to quickly get us our sneak peeks and photos after the fact. Not to mention, the quality of the photos is fantastic!! She has to hold a world record for her ability to efficiently get family photos done.....our families are HUGE and she had all the pictures we requested taken in no time! If we could have another wedding, we would absolutely, 100% hire Kara and her team again.
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    Stop searching for the "perfect" photographer because you have officially found her, Kara Kamienski Photography.. BY FAR one of the best decisions we made throughout the whole wedding process. I knew from the day I saw Kara Kamienski Photography pictures/albums popping up on my newsfeed that I wanted her to be our my wedding photographer..and I am talking it's been a few years since I saw her first album.

    She was the first thing we booked after getting engaged, which set our date. Kara and her team did an amazing job throughout the whole wedding planning process and made sure it all went smoothly, and it did (minus the frog). Her team made sure the day was calm yet fun. They were there to capture every little detail and make sure we were on schedule. I can't even explain how many times I have caught myself looking at all the pictures and the blog post, it's definitely been a couple hundred times. We've received so many compliments on our pictures.

    Kara will definitely be a lifelong friend (due to our common interests haha), and I couldn't ask for a better vendor or friend.

    Thanks for capturing our big day!
    Love, Jacob & Katrina Bush
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    Kara was so great to work with!!! She was so organized, friendly, and timely in everything!! She got all the pictures we wanted and remembered all the little details of our family that I spoke with her about! We would definitely recommend working with Kara!!
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    Hiring Kara Kamienski Photography was easily the best decision I made. She and her team are easy to work with, quick to respond to emails, and made the day go super smoothly. It was so nice to be able to trust someone with an important piece of your wedding day and not have to worry about how the photos would turn out. My husband and I were ecstatic at how good both the engagement and wedding photos looked and have been receiving many compliments from friends and family. I cannot express how grateful I am to have such beautiful photos to remember this day and what a great experience it was to work with Kara and her team.
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    I first met Kara at her cousin's wedding, which is also one of my best friends. I have followed her on fb ever since watching her pictures get more amazing with every year that passed. When we booked our venue and set the date, Kara was the first vendor I called! I had always dreamed of having her shoot my wedding and kept my fingers crossed that she had the date available.

    I can't even begin to describe how wonderful Kara and her team are. We had 3 photographers, Kara, Sydney, and Megan, drive 2 hours north to photograph our special day. Not only were they all some of the friendliest, happiest people I know, but they also helped to make sure everything went smoothly with the day. I forgot my grandmothers ring that I wore on my right hand at the hotel room, and Sydney and Megan ran to the rescue to get the ring from my hotel room.

    We received our photos about two months after the wedding and they are everything we he hoped for and more! Kara and her team captured every special moment and we will cherish those memories forever!

    Would I recommend Kara and #teamkkp? ABSOLUTELY!
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    Stephanie Sent on 12/31/2015
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    Choosing Kara & her team to capture the most precious moments of the most important day of our lives was absolutely the best decision we made in planning our wedding (well, aside from choosing each other, of course)! When I started searching for "Central Illinois Wedding Photographers", Kara's was the first site that popped up, & my first impression from her website was phenomenal. This confidence and trust in her skills, her team, and just her, as a person, only grew stronger with our e-mail communications (very responsive and professional), our first in-person meeting (so informative and fun), and every interaction we had from that point, forward. Our engagement session was a blast, the turnaround time for our photos was very quick, and the quality of the images - oh. my. WORD! I am a photographer, myself, and follow many others in the industry, and Kara is, by far, one of the absolute best I've ever seen! Not only are her skills behind the camera remarkable, the differentiator for her business is the way she treats her clients - like best friends and family. During our engagement session and especially our wedding day, Kara really made us feel that nothing else in the world mattered but what was happening in front of that camera. She captured every special moment that I dreamed of, and much more. She is more than just your photographer on your wedding day; she is a helping hand. She stopped her "photographer duties" to help us multiple times on our wedding day: to help with my tiara, bustle my dress, & remember to grab my bouquet from the site where we were shooting after I set it down and left it there! You want someone capturing your wedding whom you can connect with, and Kara does exactly that with every one of her clients. She knows exactly what to say and do to get the perfect shot & capture every emotion. The high reviews & multiple awards she has received are invaluable proof of why Kara will be the best choice you make in planning your special day.
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    Hayley Sent on 12/31/2015
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    From our engagement photos to our wedding photos, Kara Kamienski Photography was the best decision we made when deciding on photographers! Kara and her KKP dream team were phenomenal and made the day even more fun and special for everyone with their fun personalities! Kara knew exactly what we wanted so we didn't have to worry about photos during the day. All of the engagement and wedding photos were absolutely beautiful! We were blown away when we got them. Kara captured every moment and detail so perfectly. Thanks to her, we are able to relive our amazing wedding day over and over again. Thank you Kara Kamienski Photography!
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    Lauren Sent on 12/31/2015
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    My husband and I were new to the area while planning our wedding. Kara was one of the first amazing people we had met with and we immediately knew that we wanted her to be a part of our day! At our initial consultation, she was bubbly, excited, and most importantly extremely informative! We met many times before the wedding and she filled us with all the confidence we needed that she would make sure we had a flawless day! That was the absolute truth! From the moment her and the team came, she filled the room with laughter and I was immediately calmed. Our first look and pictures were so much fun which can easily be seen in our faces in the pictures. We couldn't have made a better choice! Kara and her team will make your day extra special!
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    Jackie Sent on 12/31/2015
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    I first met Kara at my cousin's wedding in July 2014. I was a part of a large bridal party and Kara did such a great job coordinating everyone in a timely matter to get the pictures she needed. While I loved the pictures from that wedding, it was her fun bubbly personality that sold my husband and I on asking her to photograph our wedding. Actually, since my cousin's wedding, three bridesmaids and her brother have or will use Kara for their own. She makes you feel like you're hanging out with a friend while she's taking pictures so they turn out so natural. We had so much fun during our engagement session! On the day of the wedding, Kara was very time conscious, efficient and always found the neatest little places to get great pictures. I have a large family so we knew group pictures between the ceremony and reception were going to take some time but she was so organized everything went by so fast! We couldn't have asked for better pictures! She captured everything so perfectly!
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    Brittany Sent on 12/31/2015
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    Let's just say that I would have considered changing my date if Kara and her team were not able to photograph. We had Kara for our engagement and wedding photos and I could not be happier. We haven't even received all of our wedding photos yet and I can easily do this review. She is so so so fun and easy to work with and makes everyone feel so at ease. Getting photographed can be so awkward but not with Kara. Absolutely recommend Kara to everyone!
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    Colee Sent on 12/21/2015
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    Before I even got engaged, I was following Kara's Facebook page and LOVED all her photos, so I was pretty certain I wanted to book her for our engagement photos and wedding. After meeting her in person, I booked her on the spot; Kara is so warm and bubbly and was open to all my crazy Pinterest-inspired engagement photo ideas and even pulled together a bunch of props for the shoot. On the day of our engagement photos, the weather was less than perfect - stormy and excessively windy. However, you can not tell AT ALL in the photos. I thought for sure my hair would be in my face in every photo and I was shocked at the shots she was able to get of us. She kept us laughing throughout the shoot and I love how comfortable and relaxed we look. Our wedding was small (20 immediate family members) and Kara created a custom package for me since we only needed a few hours. Not only was she accommodating, but she fit right in with my family, keeping the atmosphere cozy and intimate. She had our photos to us within a month, and of course we love them! Thank you Kara and team!
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    Working with Kara was amazing. She was quick to respond and always very helpful. Her vision for the photographs were fun and creative; she has such a unique style. My photos are flawless, I wouldn't have changed the experience for anything!
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    Heather Sent on 12/10/2015
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    We just got our photos back from Kara, and they are beyond gorgeous. We are trying to pick a favorite for our big canvas and it's impossible - way too many beautiful options! Kara was great to work with; she kept the pace moving while keeping it fun. I highly recommend her, your wedding pictures are in good hands!
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    Nichole Sent on 12/09/2015
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    I had met with a handful of photographers before meeting with Kara and none of them seemed like a good fit. After walking out of our meeting with Kara, my now husband Jeff said, "Should we just go back in and book her now? I'm sold!" Throughout our 18 month engagement, Kara was with us every step of the way and completely open to all of the crazy ideas I had. I felt like we had been friends with her for years! Our wedding pictures are phenomenal -- I can't count the amount of compliments we've gotten on them. I'd recommend Kara to anyone. She is truly the best photographer around!
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    Book Kara Kamienski Photography for your wedding photographer today.

    She is amazing. Funny, calm, light-hearted, professional, punctual. I could go on all day! But really, she is an amazing person and her photos are some of the best I've seen. I don't think there is much else you could ask for from a wedding photographer!
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    User2287102 Sent on 08/26/2015
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    Kara was AMAZING to work with!! She learned all of the specifics about our families and what to be prepared for with family photos before the big day, and had me send her all of the must have photos prior to the big day so they were prepared to shoot those day of. She was not only a photographer, but a dress bustler, and also tied my bow each time it fell down on my dress. I wanted a photo with our initials drawn into a sand trap on the golf course and she even did that in heels! She brought along 2 assistants that day and they were fantastic to work with as well! One of them was always there to hold my boquet, fix my dress, and keep the flower girl entertained when she was getting cranky. Kara and her crew are an absolute blast to work with and will do everything to capture ever special moment during your big day!!
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    User2154621 Sent on 05/30/2015
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    Kara was a great photographer to work with. She had a plan in mind and picked up on all of the details. I had family members say that it was almost like Kara was part of the family and that she knew exactly what I wanted. Kara was very professional and super fun to work with. We had a preview of our pictures within 2 weeks of our wedding!! I would highly recommend Kara Kamienski Photography!
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    User1802812 Sent on 03/03/2015
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    After searching and talking with many different photographers, we decided to go with Kara for our wedding day. I cannot even begin to describe how wonderful she was throughout the planning process and even more so on our wedding day!!!
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    Janet Sent on 10/15/2014
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    Kara is such a passionate, energetic, kind, and generous person who pours herself into her photography. That alone makes her a wonderful person to have around on your wedding day. Then you add on her CRAZY talent, and you've hit the jackpot! We can't believe how incredibly creative she is! We never would have thought of some of the pictures she came up with. She captured some of the most precious, sweet, funny, wonderful moments of our special day and gave us hundreds of pictures that we will cherish forever. Selecting Kara as your photographer is the best decision you could make. Honestly, she is the most important piece in the planning of the perfect wedding!
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    Allison Sent on 10/13/2014
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    We couldn't be happier with our engagement session with Kara! She traveled to Chicago for our engagement pictures, which was awesome. Our wedding will be in Springfield, but we wanted our engagement pictures to document our life in Chicago. She was so accommodating, and we were able to schedule our engagement session soon after booking. We have received so many compliments on our pictures - all thanks to Kara! She captured so many wonderful moments. She made us feel so comfortable, and she knew exactly which poses and shots would be good for us. She has an amazing ability to pick out unique locations for pictures in everyday surroundings. She found great backdrops for pictures in our neighborhood that we walk all the time. We would have never thought of them as "backdrops", but now it's great when we walk by those places and think of our pictures! We are so glad we chose her, and we cannot wait for her to be there on our wedding day!
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    Jaclyn Sent on 09/17/2014
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    Kara and her team were always prompt to respond to many questions and concerns. They also arrived early to photograph my wedding after our wedding location received 7 inches of snow. Kara was eager to photograph our first reveal and bride/groom shots outside at a park with the freshly fallen snow. My photographs are so beautiful and capture a wonderful day.
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    Cortney Sent on 09/09/2014
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    Kara is absolutely amazing! I can not say it enough. She loves what she does and it shows through in all of her pictures. Every time I look at our pictures, I love them even more than the first time I saw them. She is fun to be around, professional and friendly. She is so much more than just a photographer, she is the complete package, and I'm so glad she took our photos.
    When it came time for her to take our engagement pictures, I was blown away before we got to see one picture. She came to us when we wanted to take pictures at my husbands farm, which was at least a two hour driver for her. Kara made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We had a couple ideas for picture locations and we took pictures at all of them. My favorites though are the pictures that Kara picked the location, she has such a great eye, something that looked so ordinary to me, ended up looking SOOO pretty in pictures. Not long after she took our engagement photos, I received a gift from her in the mail, it struck me then that she REALLY does LOVE what she does. She’s not just taking pictures for us, she’s rooting for us!
    On our wedding day, she was not just our photographer, she was like a best friend. She helped with my wedding dress when none of us knew how to tie the bow for my sash and after the wedding she helped bustle my dress, all while capturing amazing moments on camera. Family and Bridal party pictures were so much fun and she was absolutely fearless when decided to take a ride on the telehandler (a piece of equipment that raised her high into the air) to get a shot. Reception photos are some of my favorites, she took the extra time and took pictures of our guests, something I've been able to surprise them with :-).
    She went above and beyond for us and I have no doubt she does this for all her clients. I highly recommend her!
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    Jody Sent on 09/09/2014
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    When I was looking for a photographer there were certain qualities that were musts for me. First off, a great PORTFOLIO. Being an artist myself, I wanted someone with a creative edge and imaginative view. With this said, I was instantly drawn to Kara's images. Her photos are stunning and unique—her passion for photography is clearly evident. Second--PERSONALITY. My spouse is a shy guy. He needed someone to open him up during our sessions. Kara is easily one of the most likable people I have ever met. Her bubbly personality just made us so comfortable. Third--DEDICATION. Where do I even begin—Kara is completely devoted to her couple during all services. She drove an hour just for a formal introduction, she traveled 2 hours + hiked 1.5 miles to get engagement images at our desired location. She crammed herself into the trunk of my SUV with a bicycle between locations. She worked in all of my personal requests for engagement and wedding day. She came prepared with backup suitcase of hairpins, static guard, hairspray, etc for any of my emergency needs. And when my limo service cancelled on us an hour before the wedding, she immediately started calling to help find us a replacement! Need I say more? Complete dedication. Lastly--PROFESIONALISM and EFFICIENCY are a must! As far as professionalism goes, Kara is completely reliable, timely, and appropriate. She caught amazing photos at my Catholic ceremony without being a bit invasive. The quality of her equipment is clearly evident. And efficiency--day of wedding, this girl was a MACHINE! She captured amazing must-have family photos in 15 minutes without missing a single shot on my list. She knew my the names of my whole wedding party in literally 5 minutes and directed each person into position without hesitation. She was fun, NEVER frustrated, and gave me the wedding images I dreamed about. I just can’t say enough. Kara Kamienski---HANDS DOWN THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER IN CENTRAL IL. WORTH EVERY PENNY.
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    User1793602 Sent on 09/03/2014
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    Thanks to social media, I was fortunate enough to see Kara’s work before I even got engaged. I feel in love with her work instantly! After I got engaged a few years later, I was unsure of where to begin on my wedding planning journey, but I started with the photographer and venue. Luckily enough, I was able to secure a date with Kara. From the first time that I contacted her, she was diligent and helped me feel at ease. Honestly, I liked her even before I met her. Over the year we exchanged plenty of emails, met for an engagement picture session, and spoke on the phone a few times. Her personality is so fun and easy going, that every time we were in contact she would brighten up my day reassuring me that everything would turn out perfectly on our wedding day. She’s so easy to work plus she’s one of the most talented photographers that I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Kara, thank you so much for the most beautiful wedding pictures. I love your work and am so happy that I had the pleasure of being one of your clients. I HIGHLY recommend that you go with Kara for any of your photography needs. You won't find a better price for such a talented photographer.
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    Ellie Sent on 09/03/2014
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    SHE WAS MY TOP PRIORITY!
    I had two friends recommend her to me that have seen her photos & experienced working with her first-hand. I looked her up online & seeing her work was like a dream come true! Of course, like many brides, I had other photographers in mind but, she was my first choice. I called her up & my wedding date was THE ONLY Saturday left available that month! Hallelujah! Knowing she's in high demand was a good sign! Within the first 2 minutes of speaking with her on the phone, I knew she was THE ONE. Yes, I said it... that day I loved her almost as much as my own fiance! ;) She was professional but personable, eager to meet my fiance & I, & seemed truly genuine in helping us have the perfect day. We met for an engagement session where we had gorgeous, Fall photos taken. I, also, met with her for an exciting boudoir session! And, of course, our wedding day. She makes you feel so comfortable! My husband is not big on getting his picture taken but, Kara makes it so fun, he really got into it! Her & Laura worked so well together in getting photos done promptly and capturing all the special moments throughout our perfect day! They always say, "You get what you pay for." She is worth EVERY penny! & How can you turn away from that gorgeous big grin of hers! Love her! Love Kara Kamienski Photography! Like I stated before...Booking with her was my top priority! <3
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    Janel Sent on 09/03/2014
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    Best decision we made for our wedding!!! I can't imagine a better wedding photographer! We feel in LOVE with her photos after stumbling upon her Facebook page! I have never seen more stunning wedding photos than Kara's! We live in Washington where Kara is but we wanted to have our wedding in Galena, IL about 3 hours away. Kara was happy to travel for us!!! She was so fun and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera!!! Our photos were beautiful and I know we will treasure them forever!!!
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    Haley Sent on 10/14/2014
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    We would absolutely recommend!

    Kara was the BEST! She was the first and best vendor we booked! She made our entire bridal party feel at ease and that made the day flow so smoothly. She is so sweet and energetic and SO, SO good at what she does. Her personality is as awesome as her photos. The pictures we have seen so far are gorgeous! I can not wait to get my hands on the rest. We are so thankful we had Kara!
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    Justine Sent on 09/08/2014
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    We can’t say enough good things about our experience with Kara and her team.

    Kara was super easy to work with in the months leading up. We discussed a rough schedule for the day and any specific shots we wanted. More than anything, we wanted our first look to be at our college campus, a 20-minute drive away from the wedding. Even with a long photo shoot off-site, our day never felt cramped or rushed.

    Our bridal party and families were so impressed with her professionalism. Usually, posed family photos feel like they take forever. Not with Kara. She was quick, decisive and very prepared. Every photo was a breeze, and they all turned out so beautifully, especially the candid photos.

    Kara had a joke when we felt nervous, a Gatorade when we were thirsty and an umbrella when it started to rain. She and her team truly went above and beyond for us, and we can’t thank them enough for capturing our day so perfectly.
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    Stephanie Sent on 12/05/2018
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    Great experience!

    Kara was great! She made the experience fun and i am super happy with our photos!
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 09/03/2014
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    I found Kara Kamienski Photography by searching on the internet for photographers in Central Illinois and immediately fell in love with her pictures and style! After our first meeting I was so excited to have her take our pictures. From engagement pictures to the wedding day she was so easy to work with and really captured what the day meant to my husband and I. Kara was always quick to respond to my many emails and we received a sneak peek with our pictures and our full gallery very quickly! It has been over a year and I still love looking at our pictures remembering our wedding day!
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    User1793836 Sent on 09/03/2014
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    Kara Kamienski is just what I was looking for in a photographer. I found her because a friend of mine was using her for her wedding. I browsed Kara's website and instantly fell in love. I was blown away with our engagement pictures! She took SO many and there were soooo many good ones!! I didn't think it could get any better until our wedding day. Our wedding pictures were more beautiful than I could have imagined! She was professional on our wedding day when she needed to be and so fun with our bridal party when taking pictures! She makes you feel like a rock star behind the camera.....a. rock. star. Her personality is contagious, so fun and so bubbly. I highly recommend her! Her work speaks for itself.
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    User2904450 Sent on 12/04/2016
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    Kara Kamienski Photography is a talented and professional team of photographers. We worked with Kara and Sydney and greatly enjoyed our time with them on our big day. They covered all the important elements that we wanted from our big day, clicked with all type of personalities within our wedding group, and shared a wealth of knowledge on how to make a photo great. They focus on creating photos that look great in today's style (completely Pinterest worthy) and capturing the classic moments that I'm positive I will love 50 years from today. They were incredibly time efficient and organized in how they conduct their business and was mindful of our limitations to travel. (We planned our wedding from out of town).They are mindful of YOU and clearly love what they are doing.
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    Jenna Sent on 04/17/2015
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    Kara provided photography for our engagement photos and wedding. Overall, we were happy with the photos we received. There was a mishap on our wedding day that resulted in the photographers being late, so we missed some getting ready photos that I had hoped to have. We have only heard rave reviews from friends and family on our photos. Kara was very easy going and friendly to work with.
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    Let me say, Kara was the first vendor I wanted. Before I had a date, before I had a venue, I wanted Kara! I met her at a local bridal show and her personality really set her apart from the others. She was the very first photographer I spoke with, and after the endless other conversations I had that day, I remembered her. I took a look at her package deals, and it was definitely over my budget but I wanted to see what I could do. That's how much I wanted her!

    I met with Kara for lunch, and she was great to work with. She came with ideas (aimed specifically at the fact my wedding was to be same sex wedding) and was willing to work with my budget. The problem: I had just moved to the area to be with my fiancé, and was still looking for work. Money was tight, and since I hadn't secured a date yet I was nervous to put a down payment down for a photographer and have it not work out with a date I select later. I spoke to Kara, and she understood my situation and said she was willing to work with me. Once I had a date, I asked Kara if she was ok penciling the date in to secure, and I would get the deposit to her quickly. She assured me this was fine.

    When I next emailed Kara she informed me that my date was no longer available. I was really heart broken at first, and then pretty angry. I had been working with Kara for months. If she had told me someone was interested in my date, I would have gotten her the deposit quickly. I understand that without a deposit, technically nothing was secure- but her not contacting me and giving me a heads up really put a sour taste in my mouth. Every other vendor (from venues to cakes), if they haven't heard form me in awhile (normally cause I chose a different vendor), contacts me one last time if someone else is interested in my date. I'm just disappointed in how this happened. Kara still does fantastic work, and if I could I would have her as my photographer, but I feel let down on how the situation was handled.
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